Extrusion Process Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Quarterly VIP Bonus Program


• Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plan options


• Healthy Living Incentives and Rewards Programs


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match up to 6%


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance


• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage


• Weekly Pay

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

EXTRUSION PROCESS TECHNICIAN

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility; it plays a critical leadership role within the manufacturing operation. The Extrusion Process Technician provides hands-on, technical expertise, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and drives positive outcomes across production, quality, safety, and operational performance.

Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, advanced problem-solving skills, process optimization expertise, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions within the organization.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Safety is a fundamental responsibility of this role, requiring strict adherence to safety standards, accurate documentation, active participation in safety initiatives and investigations, and a commitment to fostering a safe, continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Extrusion Process Technician

• Serve as the technical expert for extrusion manufacturing processes.


• Develop, implement, and maintain operating procedures and process standards.


• Train and coach operators on best practices and process control.


• Troubleshoot and resolve process, quality, and production issues.


• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Improve safety, quality, productivity, yield, and overall equipment performance.


• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance.


• Analyze production data and implement sustainable process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on extrusion manufacturing experience.


• Proven experience troubleshooting and optimizing extrusion processes.


• Strong working knowledge of extrusion equipment, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.


• Minimum 2-3 years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.


• Experience developing and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Ability to train, coach, and influence others.


• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plastics, film, sheet, foam, profile, or related extrusion manufacturing.


• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience.


• Technical degree, certification, or equivalent manufacturing experience.

 What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be a hands-on extrusion expert who can:

• Quickly identify and resolve process issues.


• Improve manufacturing performance through continuous improvement.


• Influence and develop operators through technical leadership.


• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

• Extrusion Process Technicians.


• Process Specialists.


• Process Engineers with hands-on manufacturing experience.


• Senior Extrusion Operators ready for the next step.


• Continuous Improvement professionals with extrusion expertise.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Tech III Certification

LOCATION

Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland